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Middle East Eye
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Noa Argamani walks the TIME 100 red carpet as social media asks her to demand end to war
Social media users are using Time magazine's inclusion of freed Israeli captive Noa Argamani in their list of most influential people of the year to highlight the plight of Palestinian victims of Israel's war on the Gaza Strip. On Monday, Argamani took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to share pictures of herself on the red carpet at the 2025 TIME 100 Summit and Gala in New York after being named one of the 100 most influential people earlier this month for her 'extraordinary courage and humanity in speaking out for the remaining hostages'. In the post she said '59 innocent people are still trapped… Please use your voice. Please use your influence. Help make sure the world does not look away'. While many people responded with messages of support and praised her for her 'bravery', others highlighted that over 52,000 Palestinians have been killed amid Israel's ongoing assault on the besieged enclave, and accused the magazine of pro-Israel bias. 'While Noa Argamani's story of survival and advocacy for hostages is deeply moving, her spotlight at the TIME100 event reflects a troubling trend of TIME becoming a platform for Israeli narratives,' said one user. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters 'TIME's decision to honor Argamani, paired with its history of amplifying Israeli perspectives, like its coverage of Israeli leaders while sidelining Palestinian voices suggests a bias that aligns with pro-Israel propaganda,' the user continued. The mere fact that Israeli hostages, most of them IDF, get to walk red carpets, whereas Palestinian hostages are forced to walk on blood-stained rubble of their dead and continue to do so without platform speaks volumes. — 👾 (@c0gnidissonance) April 30, 2025 Argamani was one of the roughly 250 people taken captive during the Hamas-led 7 October surprise attacks on southern Israel that killed close to 1200 people. She was later one of four captives rescued during a brutal operation and attack on Gaza in June 2024 that killed 236 Palestinians and wounded at least 400, mostly women and children. Several social media users responded to Argamani's post by drawing attention to the Palestinians who were killed during her rescue. 'Reminder that this lady was released through an American/Israeli operation that bombed and killed 300 people as "collateral damage"' - Abu Salem al-Maghribiy 'Reminder that this lady was released through an American/Israeli operation that bombed and killed 300 people as 'collateral damage',' posted one person. A writer from Gaza responded: 'To save you, bombs rained down on our heads like a storm. I was there, not far from the place; it was one of the most horrific days I have ever witnessed in my life.' Some people highlighted the conditions of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. 'As of April 2025, estimates suggest Israel is holding around 9,900 Palestinians in its prisons and detention centers, with many detained on what are often described as political grounds,' wrote one user. 'UN reports state that thousands of detainees, including children, have faced torture, including waterboarding, sleep deprivation, electric shocks, and sexual violence,' he continued, adding statistics about the abuse faced by Palestinian prisoners reported by Amnesty International and other rights groups. Not a single word for the 50,000+ Palestinians who are dead? What a shame. Unlike Palestinians, they aren't lucky like you to have to face the genocide DAILY by YOUR illegal state. Palestinian women, children are being killed daily and not even a word for them. Shocking — ∞ 🏴🇵🇸 (@IAmFazwan) April 29, 2025 Others called on Argamani to demand a ceasefire that would see the return of the remaining captives in Gaza. 'Maybe ask your government to stop indiscriminately bombing innocent civilians. They've had so many chances to bring them home and haven't, they've actually killed hostages,' said one user. Maybe ask your government to stop indiscriminately bombing innocent civilians. They've had so many chances to bring them home and haven't, they've actually killed hostages — Dominik Barabasz (@DominikBarabasz) April 29, 2025 Since 7 October, the Israeli government and army have been adamant that the best method to free the Israelis taken captive is through intense military assault. But despite a number of high-profile Israeli raids to free the captives, many of them have died as a result of Israeli bombing, with every confirmed death increasing pressure by relatives on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a ceasefire deal.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Noa Argamani on Not Looking Away
Noa Argamani attends the 2025 TIME100 Gala in New York City on April 24, 2025. Credit - Dimitrios Kambouris—Getty Images for TIME Noa Argamani opened up about what it was like to be held hostage by Hamas for 245 days when she walked the red carpet at the gala celebrating TIME's 2025 list of the world's most influential people on April 24 in New York City. Argamani attended the Nova Music Festival where Hamas launched the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack that led to the Israel-Hamas war. She recently found it hard to attend the Nova Exhibition, a traveling exhibit on the festival and the conflict. As she put it, 'It was too much to handle. Too much to carry.' But it was a must-see, she said. Argamani was separated from her partner Avinatan Or and said that while in captivity, she was constantly trying to find out where he was. At a certain point, she was afraid to know the answer. 'I never saw him in captivity. I asked about him everywhere I went, but they didn't tell me nothing. I didn't know if he's alive … I didn't want to know the answer because it was too much for me,' she said. 'But until my partner, Avinatan Or, will come back, and all those 59 hostages will come back, I will not heal. I will push forward, and I will fight as much as I can so that everybody will come back home.' Later at the gala afterparty, Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, described Argamani as 'one of the most inspiring people I've ever met,' citing 'her extraordinary strength and her amazing resolve, not just despite what she's been through but what she's still going through.' In a tribute to Argamani for the 2025 TIME100, Doug Emhoff, former Second Gentleman of the United States, wrote, 'her bravery has embodied Jewish resilience and strength even in the worst moments.' Argamani was among a select group of honorees to make a short speech during the gala. She urged the star-studded attendees to use their voices and influence to keep attention on those who remain in captivity: 'Help make sure that the world will not look away.' —Solcyré Burga contributed reporting. ——— The TIME100 Gala is TIME's annual celebration of the TIME100 list of the world's most influential people. The Gala brings together icons, leaders, change-makers, and celebrities from across industries and nations for one lively evening of meaningful dialogue and celebration. TIME is teaming up with ABC to bring viewers inside the exclusive TIME100 Gala with a special television event. TIME100: The World's Most Influential People, produced in partnership with P&G, airs Sunday, May 4 at 10 p.m. EDT on ABC, and the next day on Hulu, featuring host Snoop Dogg, a performance by Ed Sheeran, and appearances by Demi Moore, Serena Williams, and more. The 2025 TIME100 Gala was presented by Circle, Diriyah Company, Prudential Financial, Toyota, Amazon, Absolut, Pfizer, and XPRIZE. Write to Olivia B. Waxman at
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Noa Argami on Not Looking Away
Noa Argamani attends the 2025 TIME100 Gala in New York City on April 24, 2025. Credit - Dimitrios Kambouris—Getty Images for TIME Noa Argamani opened up about what it was like to be held hostage by Hamas for 245 days when she walked the red carpet at the gala celebrating TIME's 2025 list of the world's most influential people on April 24 in New York City. Argamani attended the Nova Music Festival where Hamas launched the Oct. 7, 2023, terrorist attack that led to the Israel-Hamas war. She recently found it hard to attend the Nova Exhibition, a traveling exhibit on the festival and the conflict. As she put it, 'It was too much to handle. Too much to carry.' But it was a must-see, she said. Argamani was separated from her partner Avinatan Or and said that while in captivity, she was constantly trying to find out where he was. At a certain point, she was afraid to know the answer. 'I never saw him in captivity. I asked about him everywhere I went, but they didn't tell me nothing. I didn't know if he's alive … I didn't want to know the answer because it was too much for me,' she said. 'But until my partner, Avinatan Or, will come back, and all those 59 hostages will come back, I will not heal. I will push forward, and I will fight as much as I can so that everybody will come back home.' Later at the gala afterparty, Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, described Argamani as 'one of the most inspiring people I've ever met,' citing 'her extraordinary strength and her amazing resolve, not just despite what she's been through but what she's still going through.' In a tribute to Argamani for the 2025 TIME100, Doug Emhoff, former Second Gentleman of the United States, wrote, 'her bravery has embodied Jewish resilience and strength even in the worst moments.' Argamani was among a select group of honorees to make a short speech during the gala. She urged the star-studded attendees to use their voices and influence to keep attention on those who remain in captivity: 'Help make sure that the world will not look away.' —Solcyré Burga contributed reporting. ——— The TIME100 Gala is TIME's annual celebration of the TIME100 list of the world's most influential people. The Gala brings together icons, leaders, change-makers, and celebrities from across industries and nations for one lively evening of meaningful dialogue and celebration. TIME is teaming up with ABC to bring viewers inside the exclusive TIME100 Gala with a special television event. TIME100: The World's Most Influential People, produced in partnership with P&G, airs Sunday, May 4 at 10 p.m. EDT on ABC, and the next day on Hulu, featuring host Snoop Dogg, a performance by Ed Sheeran, and appearances by Demi Moore, Serena Williams, and more. The 2025 TIME100 Gala was presented by Circle, Diriyah Company, Prudential Financial, Toyota, Amazon, Absolut, Pfizer, and XPRIZE. Write to Olivia B. Waxman at
Fox News
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed' Newsletter: Freed Hamas captive tells harrowing story
Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world. IN TODAY'S NEWSLETTER: - Freed Hamas hostage tells UN Security Council of the 'pure hell' of Gaza captivity- Jewish Hollywood group condemns pro-Gaza pins to be worn at Oscars- Teachers' union disavows 'offensive images' amid accusations of antisemitism TOP STORY: Former Hamas hostage Noa Argamani briefed the U.N. Security Council on her experience in Hamas captivity and made a plea for all the hostages to be released from "pure hell." "Being here today is a miracle, but I'm here to tell you we have no time," Argamani told the Security Council. She spoke about witnessing horrors, not receiving medical care and being held in dire conditions. VIDEO: Attorney General Pam Bondi said anti-Israel student protesters who are in the United States on visas "need to be kicked out of the country." WATCH HERE: OSCARS SNUB ISRAEL: Jewish activists are blasting a Hollywood pro-Palestinian group over its push to get Oscars attendees to wear pro-Gaza pins to the industry's premiere awards night this Sunday. The Brigade, a group of more than 700 filmmakers, PR people and studio executives, called out Artists4Ceasefire after learning of the other group's plans. "That pin is no symbol of peace," read a statement from The Brigade. "It is the emblem of Jewish bloodshed." BUNGLING BBC: The BBC was forced to apologize after unintentionally profiling a Hamas member's son in a Gaza documentary. "Gaza: How To Survive A Warzone," followed four young people with ages ranging from 10-24 living in Gaza during the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. One was 13-year-old Abdullah, who also narrates the film. The film soon faced backlash after it was revealed that Abdullah was, in fact, the son of Hamas's deputy minister of agriculture. TEACHING ANTISEMITISM: The Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) is removing links to websites with controversial materials after being accused of spreading antisemitism. The union shared educational resources that contained offensive images criticizing Israel, including a dollar bill folded into a Star of David alongside criticism of foreign aid to Israel, a poster showing what appears to be an armed Palestinian with the words "What was taken by force can only be returned by force," and a children's book referring to Zionists as a "group of bullies." BOOTED FROM BARNARD: Two Barnard College students in New York City have been expelled for their alleged roles in disrupting the first session of the History of Modern Israel course last month. The two unidentified students banged on drums and chanted "free Palestine" during the course, which was held on Jan. 21, the Jewish Insider reported. PRESIDENT'S PRIORITY: Leo Terrell, senior counsel to the assistant attorney general for civil rights who is heading up a new Justice Department Task Force to Combat Antisemitism, told Fox News Digital that the president has directed his task force "to use every tool in our toolbox as Department of Justice to stop this antisemitic behavior." GUEST EDITORIAL: Yossi Zur, whose son was just 17 when he was killed by a terrorist bombing in Haifa, explains why he hates seeing Israel trade terrorists for hostages. QUOTE OF THE WEEK: "I believe that you all, the international community, must understand that the hostages are in hell." Noa Argamani, newly freed Hamas hostage, addressing UN Security Council. - Looking for more on this topic? Find more antisemitism coverage from Fox News here. - Did someone forward you this email? Subscribe to additional newsletters from Fox News here. - Want live updates? Get the Fox News app here
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Former Hamas hostage briefs UN Security Council on the 'pure hell' that was captivity in Gaza
UNITED NATIONS – Former Hamas hostage Noa Argamani briefed the U.N. Security Council on her experience in Hamas captivity and made a plea for all the hostages to be released from "pure hell." "Being here today is a miracle, but I'm here to tell you we have no time," Argamani told the Security Council. She spoke about witnessing horrors, not receiving medical care and being held in dire conditions. A video of Argamani's kidnapping from the Nova music festival on Oct. 7, 2023, went viral as she was forced on to a motorcycle by Hamas terrorists and dragged into Gaza. "I believe that you all, the international community, must understand that the hostages are in hell." Argamani, who spent eight months in Hamas captivity before being rescued by Israeli soldiers, said the hostages feel as though they have been "abandoned by the world." Israel Rescues 4 Hostages Kidnapped By Hamas: 'We Are Overjoyed' Read On The Fox News App Israeli U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon praised Argamani's "bravery and dignity," telling the council, "Noa Argamani is not just a witness or a victim of Hamas' cruelty, she is a survivor." Even after Argamani told her story, which many on the council acknowledged was harrowing, much of the U.N. Security Council's session was focused on Israel's actions throughout the war in Gaza. Several speakers offered brief acknowledgments of Argamani's testimony before launching into criticisms of Israel. Israel Delays Palestinian Prisoner Release After Hamas' 'Humiliating' Treatment Of Hostages, Netanyahu Says Danon told the press, "Unfortunately, we don't have high expectations of the council. The very fact that since Oct. 7, they were not able to pass a resolution about the hostages, about the atrocities of Oct. 7, it speaks for itself." However, the ambassador thanked the U.S., the U.K., Greece and France for discussing the hostages and the brutal murders of the Bibas family. During her briefing, Argamani made a plea for the release of her partner, Avinatan Or, who was also kidnapped at the Nova music festival and who remains captive in Gaza. "Until Avinatan returns, my heart is in captivity," Argamani told the Security Council. Israel and Hamas entered a ceasefire agreement in January and are in Phase One in which 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees will be exchanged for the remaining hostages. However, Israel delayed its most recent release of prisoners in protest of Hamas' treatment of the hostages, including forcing them to participate in article source: Former Hamas hostage briefs UN Security Council on the 'pure hell' that was captivity in Gaza
